LYNNWOOD, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX: UNIF), the holding company for UniBank, today reported record annual net income of $4.5 million or $0.82 per share in 2018, as compared to $3.2 million or $0.60 per share for the year earlier period. Net income increased $1.3 million or 41% from the prior year. Net interest margin increased to 4.30% for the full year as compared to 4.06% in 2017.
As of December 31, 2018 total assets and net loans were at record levels at $304.9 million and $208.5 million, respectively. As compared to December 31, 2017, total assets increased by $30.9 million (11%), and net loans increased by $29.9 million (17%).
“We are very pleased with the financial results as we have started to fire on all cylinders based on our core strengths. Although we are facing some economic head winds entering 2019, we plan on continuing our growth strategies, supported by our dedicated staff and astute board. In turn, we hope to consistently deliver favorable returns to our shareholders,” said Peter Park, President and CEO of UniBank.
2018 Financial Highlights
Total assets grew 11% to $304.9 million as compared to $274.0 million a year ago.
Total loans, net of reserve, grew 17% to $208.5 million as compared to $178.6 million a year ago.
Total deposits grew 8% to $248.7 million as compared to $231.0 million a year ago.
Net income for the year increased 41% to $4.5 million as compared to $3.2 million one year ago.
Net interest income for the year grew 22% to $11.1 million as compared to $9.1 million one year ago.
Net interest margin for the year was 4.30% as compared to 4.06% one year ago.
Return on average equity for the year was 11.04% as compared to 8.35% a year ago.
Return on average assets for the year was 1.62% as compared to 1.29% a year ago.
Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.24% as compared to 0.58% a year ago.
Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) for the year was 57.02% as compared to 64.41% a year ago.
About U & I Financial Corp.
UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX: UNIF), is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Based in Lynnwood, Washington, the bank was founded in 2006 to serve the small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and residents with a particular emphasis on Korean and other ethnic minority communities. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches – Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma – online, or through the Bank’s ATM network.
For more information visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.
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STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Dec-18 | Sep-18 | Dec-17 | Dec-18 | Dec-17 | |||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except EPS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | YTD | YTD | ||||||||||
Interest Income | 3,718 | 3,537 | 2,813 | 13,585 | 10,578 | ||||||||||
Interest Expense | (711 | ) | (685 | ) | (379 | ) | (2,456 | ) | (1,452 | ) | |||||
Net Interest Income | 3,007 | 2,852 | 2,434 | 11,129 | 9,126 | ||||||||||
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | - | (10 | ) | (74 | ) | (294 | ) | (334 | ) | ||||||
Gain on Sale of SBA/USDA Loans | 101 | 630 | 524 | 1,639 | 835 | ||||||||||
Other Non-interest Income | 165 | 217 | 377 | 784 | 1,232 | ||||||||||
Non-interest Income | 266 | 847 | 901 | 2,423 | 2,067 | ||||||||||
Salaries & Benefits | (1,323 | ) | (1,281 | ) | (1,021 | ) | (4,871 | ) | (3,785 | ) | |||||
Occupancy Expense | (159 | ) | (161 | ) | (164 | ) | (642 | ) | (628 | ) | |||||
Other Expense | (548 | ) | (580 | ) | (538 | ) | (2,214 | ) | (2,458 | ) | |||||
Non-interest Expense | (2,030 | ) | (2,022 | ) | (1,723 | ) | (7,727 | ) | (6,871 | ) | |||||
Net Income before Income Taxes | 1,243 | 1,667 | 1,538 | 5,531 | 3,988 | ||||||||||
Income Taxes | (243 | ) | (312 | ) | (204 | ) | (1,024 | ) | (793 | ) | |||||
Net Income/(Loss) | 1,000 | 1,355 | 1,334 | 4,507 | 3,195 | ||||||||||
Average Shares Outstanding | 5,495 | 5,495 | 5,406 | 5,485 | 5,335 | ||||||||||
Earnings per Share | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.82 | 0.60 | ||||||||||
Statement of Condition (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Dec-18 | Sep-18 | Variance | Dec-17 | Variance | |||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | Qtr End | Qtr End | Prior Qtr | Qtr End | Prior Year | ||||||||||
Cash and Due from Banks | 31,382 | 38,141 | (6,759 | ) | 44,302 | (12,920 | ) | ||||||||
Investments | 47,355 | 40,493 | 6,862 | 33,664 | 13,691 | ||||||||||
Gross Loans | 210,811 | 201,774 | 9,037 | 180,555 | 30,256 | ||||||||||
Reserve for Loan Losses | (2,310 | ) | (2,300 | ) | (10 | ) | (2,000 | ) | (310 | ) | |||||
Net Loans | 208,501 | 199,474 | 9,027 | 178,555 | 29,946 | ||||||||||
Fixed Assets | 5,778 | 5,842 | (64 | ) | 6,036 | (258 | ) | ||||||||
Foreclosed Assets | 100 | 100 | - | 100 | - | ||||||||||
Other Assets | 11,769 | 12,073 | (304 | ) | 11,371 | 398 | |||||||||
Total Assets | 304,885 | 296,123 | 8,762 | 274,028 | 30,857 | ||||||||||
Checking | 38,325 | 41,743 | (3,418 | ) | 40,051 | (1,726 | ) | ||||||||
NOW | 6,610 | 4,321 | 2,289 | 11,004 | (4,394 | ) | |||||||||
Money Market | 94,082 | 110,466 | (16,384 | ) | 103,960 | (9,878 | ) | ||||||||
Savings | 8,274 | 8,250 | 24 | 9,935 | (1,661 | ) | |||||||||
Certificates of Deposit | 101,447 | 72,930 | 28,517 | 66,088 | 35,359 | ||||||||||
Total Deposits | 248,738 | 237,710 | 11,028 | 231,038 | 17,700 | ||||||||||
Borrowed Funds | 12,000 | 16,000 | (4,000 | ) | 3,000 | 9,000 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities | 1,090 | 820 | 270 | 589 | 501 | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 261,828 | 254,530 | 7,298 | 234,627 | 27,201 | ||||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | 43,057 | 41,593 | 1,464 | 39,401 | 3,656 | ||||||||||
Total Liabilities & Equity | 304,885 | 296,123 | 8,762 | 274,028 | 30,857 | ||||||||||
Financial Ratios | |||||||||||||||
Dec-18 | Sep-18 | Dec-17 | Dec-18 | Dec-17 | |||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except BVS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | YTD | YTD | ||||||||||
Performance Ratios | |||||||||||||||
Return on Average Assets | 1.41 | % | 1.88 | % | 2.09 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.29 | % | |||||
Return on Average Equity | 9.42 | % | 13.08 | % | 13.64 | % | 11.04 | % | 8.35 | % | |||||
Net Interest Margin | 4.59 | % | 4.23 | % | 4.25 | % | 4.30 | % | 4.06 | % | |||||
Efficiency Ratio | 66.19 | % | 54.69 | % | 55.07 | % | 57.02 | % | 64.41 | % | |||||
Capital | |||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio | 15.47 | % | 14.85 | % | 15.45 | % | |||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio | 18.26 | % | 18.41 | % | 19.00 | % | |||||||||
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 18.26 | % | 18.41 | % | 19.00 | % | |||||||||
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 19.23 | % | 19.40 | % | 19.96 | % | |||||||||
Book Value per Share | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.2 | ||||||||||||
Asset Quality | |||||||||||||||
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) | (11 | ) | (26 | ) | (99 | ) | |||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans | 1.10 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.11 | % | |||||||||
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.24 | % | 0.49 | % | 0.58 | % |